social

social [sō′shəl]

adj.

[< Fr or L: Fr < L socialis < socius, companion, akin to sequi, to follow < IE base * sekw-, to follow > OE secg, man, warrior]

1. of or having to do with human beings living together as a group in a situation in which their dealings with one another affect their common welfare [social consciousness, social problems]

2. living in this way; gregarious [man as a social being]

3. of or having to do with the ranks or activities of society, specif. the more exclusive or fashionable of these [a social event]

4. getting along well with others; sociable [a social nature]

5. of, for, or involving friends, companionship, or sociability [a social club]

6. offering material aid, counseling services, group recreational activities, etc. to those who need it; of or engaged in welfare work [a social worker or agency]

7. living or associating in groups or communities [the ant is a social insect]

8. Now Rare of or between allies or confederates [a social war]

9. Bot. growing in clumps or masses

n.

an informal gathering of people for recreation or amusement; party

socially

adv.